I just bought a model 10 with pencil barrel (10-7) . It is a former security revolver with outside wear but seems not to have been shot very much. Is plus p ammo safe to shoot in this revolver. I have a 642 that is not rated for plus p ammo and wanted to be safe with this one.

I would say any K-frame revolver would safely handle today's +P ammunition. It just isn't all that hot. The much touted +P FBI load is a 158g SWC at 800 fps to 900 fps, depending on barrel length. Back in the day the standard 38 Special load was a 158g RN at 800-850 fps. These days that qualifies as +P.

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